1988 GMC C25 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1988 GMC C25, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1988 GMC C25
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn.
Remedy: Install new repositioning brackets for the front brake hoses.
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Linkages (vehicle speed control)
Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.
Remedy: Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.
Remedy: Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to FMVSS 206.
Remedy: Replace existing door striker nuts.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1988 GMC C25 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 156,901 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1988 GMC pickup c25. The contact stated that the brakes locked abnormally. The dealer advised that the brake calibers were the reason for the failure. The vehicle was not repair”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 19, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare GMC C25 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC C25 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 GMC C25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 GMC C25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC C25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC C25 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC C25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 GMC C25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 GMC C25 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 GMC C25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 GMC C25 | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 GMC C25 | 6 | 3 |
| 1996 GMC C25 | 4 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1988 GMC C25
How do I know if my 1988 GMC C25 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1988 GMC C25; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V125000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.